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Black Women Writers: Hansberry, Bambara, Lorde
AFAM315 FA

This semester we will analyze and interpret the writings of Lorraine Hansberry, Toni Cade Bambara and Audre Lorde in the context of African American women's literary traditions. This course will provide an overview of some of the historical, political, social and literary forces that influenced these particular writers/activists as well as the influence their ideas have had on the subjects, themes, characters, styles and forms considered available for exploration. The response of black women critics who have incorporated issues of gender and sexuality as well as race in their assessments will be considered. We will explore the moral and ethical questions raised by these writers as they grapple with issues of individual and group survival of African Americans and other disenfranchised people.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA ENGL    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE

Last Updated on MAR-24-2000

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